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2002 Lexus IS 300 Wheels Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
4%of 28 total for the year
Median mileage
100,474miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the wheels of the 2002 Lexus IS 300, 4% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,474 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Lexus is300 2002 vehicle rollover on freeway. Defect that caused the car to roll was from the left front wheel/rim broke in half while driving. I was merging and heard something break under the car. My steering wheel turned a hard right forceful and without my control. I tried to straighten the steering wheel out from this involuntary harsh direction of vehicle, it was locked up. I turned completely around facing traffic. All attempts to turn the steering column would not allow me to do so (completely locked position). The vehicle spun and I heard and felt the back end hit something. …”

NHTSA complaint #10296922, filed 2009-12, 100,474 miles

Related service bulletins

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019229%
200415%
200214%

Other parts of the 2002 Lexus IS 300

Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Lexus IS 300

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology